Come rain or shine, waterfalls always guarantee sweet moments of wonder. These sinewy waterways that inhabit and nourish our parks and forests are true treasures of nature. That’s why we’ve listed 6 waterfalls of pure beauty for you to admire on your next hiking getaway in Belgium. They are all located in the east of the country.
1. Chanxhe waterfalls (Sprimont)
Ah, waterfalls offer real moments suspended in time. In Sprimont, near Liège, the path known as the “Croix Verte” (parking lot at the start of Comblain-au-Pont) winds through the countryside until it reaches the magnificent Cascade de Chanxhe. The entire 10 km loop takes 3 hours to complete. You can shorten your walk by parking upstream from Rue du Pont (in which case, don’t hesitate to visit the ruins of Château de Fays).
📍Address: Rue de Picopré 4140, 4140 Sprimont.
2. Bayehon waterfall (Malmedy)
Park upstream from Ovifat or Longfaye, and walk over several small wooden bridges to reach the splendid Cascade du Bayehon. The waterfall ends its course in a large pool surrounded by rock faces, giving it its distinctive, photogenic color. The Fagne du Setay nature reserve, where the waterfall is located, abounds in trails. The complete loop (for the most courageous) is 12.6 km long. Are you in good shape?
📍Address: Chemin de la Cascade, 4950 Malmedy.
3. Reinhardstein waterfall (Waimes)
Observe this waterfall’s long, winding path through the rocks: you can clearly see how the passage of water has carved the rock over the years. Or even centuries! The Reinhardstein waterfall is truly impressive in its height! Although the trail isn’t the most accessible (some of the bridges are barely secured, so be careful), the walk has one huge advantage: the magnificent Château de Reinhardstein overlooking the waterfall!
📍Address: Rue de Bosfagne 11-7, 4950 Waimes.
4. Cascade de la Chaudière (Aywaille)
The Cascade de la Chaudière (two streams flowing into the same basin) is astonishing: one of its tributaries seems to meander horizontally between the rocks! This walk along the Ninglinspo is one of the most beautiful you can do in the Belgian Ardennes, and is particularly easy to access for the whole family (allow 6-7 km for the total walk).
📍Address: Off the N633, 4920 Aywaille.
5. Waterfalls of Coo (Coo)
The Cascade de Coo on the Amblève is one of Belgium’s highest waterfalls, with a 15-meter drop and a sometimes impressive flow, especially after heavy rains. Built in the XVIᵉ century by the monks of Stavelot Abbey to divert the river and protect the village of Petit-Coo, it has real historical value and inspired Belgian Impressionist painters.
📍Address: Cascades de Coo, 4970 Coo.
6. Cascade de Haldeboeuf (Theux)
From the mouth of the stream to its arrival in the basin, the Cascade de Haldeboeuf spreads over an impressive 50-meter drop. What’s even more surprising is that a staircase takes you up and down the various levels – but there are no barriers or safety features, so be careful! Please note: the waterfall is not visible in all weathers and seasons, and there is sometimes little or no water, often in autumn.
📍Address: Chem. de la Halte des Boeufs, 4910 Theux.
Enjoy your walk!